Art History Timeline
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Updated: 6 Nov 2017
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Created byCampbell Clarkson
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1939 - Germany invades Poland, World War II Begins3100 BC First Evidence of Civilizationc. 1370 - Renaissance period begins in Europe1937 - Pablo Picasso paints "Guernica" in response to bombing of Spanish village during the Spanish Civil War.
Regarded as one of the most powerful anti-war paintings in history.1884 - Seurat creates "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte"
My personal favorite. Exceptional use of Pointillism447 BC - Construction begins on Parthenon. One of the best known examples of ancient Greek Architecture.
Exceptional marble work known today as Elgin Marblesc. 460 BC - Zeus of Artemision created
Known for the movement and balance of this bronze sculpture2470 BC - Construction begins on Great Pyramid of Gizac. 1550 BC - The New Kingdom rises in Egypt.
Height of Egyptian empire as an international power1215 - Magna Carta signed by King John. First institution of constitutional rule476 - Fall of Roman Empire. Marks creation of modern Europe
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